Section 8 Housing Rules: How Many Bedrooms Will You Get?

Find out Section 8 Housing Rules regarding the number of bedrooms you can get. The most important factor that will determine your unit size is the number of people in your household.

Unit size is an issue every person applying for Section 8 housing wants to know about. We got more than 600 comments on one of our more popular articles “section 8 guidelines for unit size“, primarily asking about how many bedrooms they would qualify for.

Below I will discuss the GENERAL Section 8 Housing Rules, specifically with regard to the number of bedrooms.

Remember, each state and county will have different qualifications so be sure to check with your local HA for specific eligibility questions.

Latest Section 8 Housing Rules For Unit Size

Housing authorities are now trying to strictly enforce the “two heartbeats per room” rule. This means you have to have at least 2 people in every bedroom regardless of age or gender. This is a general rule set forth by the US Department of Housing an Urban Development.

However, this rule is not always straightforward. Also, individual housing authorities use many other factors to make a final determination, regarding the number of people that can legally occupy a unit.

Finally, other factors that are used to determine unit size include size of the bedrooms, configuration of the unit, age and number of children, presence of people with disabilities, any requirements of special aids and assistance, etc.

General Section 8 Housing Rules For Unit Size

Here is a reference table used by Housing Authorities across the US to determine how many people can live in a unit. Also, the table has both minimum and maximum guidelines for occupancy, which are set forth to avoid cases of fraud.

Typical PHA Standards Used to Issue Housing Choice Voucher

Housing Choice Voucher Size

Minimum # of People in Household

Maximum # of People in Household

0 BR

1

1

1 BR

1

2

2 BR

2

4

3 BR

4

6

4 BR

6

8

5 BR

8

10

6 BR

10

12

Standards Used to Determine Acceptability of Unit Size (HQS Rules)

Unit Size

Maximum Occupancy **

0 BR

1

1 BR

4

2 BR

6

3 BR

8

4 BR

10

5 BR

12

6 BR

14

** Maximum Occupancy Assuming a Living Room Is Used as a Living/Sleeping Area

How the Unit Size Determination is Made

When you apply for a Section 8 Housing Voucher, the Housing Authority will use the following factors to determine the number of bedrooms you will be eligible for.

• The subsidy standards must provide for the smallest number of bedrooms necessary to house a
family without overcrowding.

• A child who is temporarily away because he/she is in foster care is considered a member of the family in determining the unit size.

• A family that consists of a pregnant woman only, and (no other persons), is considered a
two-person family.

• Any live-in aide (approved by the PHA to reside in the unit to care for a family member who
is disabled or is at least 50 years of age) will be counted in determining the unit size.

• A maximum of one bedroom per family will be allocated for live-in aides, even if the family has more than one aide.

• Two elderly or disabled household members may be given separate bedrooms.

• Unless a live-in-aide resides with the family, the family unit size for any family consisting of
a single person must be either a zero or one-bedroom unit.

• Persons of different generations, and unrelated adults (except for domestic partners) may have a
separate bedroom, within the limitations of the minimum occupancy standards outlined below.

• Students who attend a school more than 50 miles away from the subsidized unit are not
considered a member of the household. Additionally, full-time students who attend a school within 50 miles of the subsidized unit but live away from the unit more than half the year are not included in
household size.

Other Considerations May Be Used To Determine Unit Size

Also, a particular Housing Authority may also use the following consideration to determine what size unit you would be eligible for.

1. Size of bedrooms

If it will be determined that the size of a bedroom in a unit you are looking at is too small, only 1 person may be allowed to live there. For example, if you have two adults and two children, and the second bedroom is deemed too small, you may not be able to get that unit.

2. Age of children

Some Housing Authorities have additional section 8 housing rules regarding children. Thus, they take the age of children into consideration when determining the number of bedrooms. For example, if you have two adults and an infant child, they may get only 1 bedroom. However, if the child is older, (particularly a teenager) they may get a separate bedroom.

3. Physical limitations of housing

Such factors as the size of the septic tank, sewer and other building systems may be used to determine the maximum number of people allowed in one unit.

Changes In Family Size or Health Status

If your family size or situation changes, you may be eligible to reapply and get a larger unit. These situations may include having another child, or a health condition or disability that requires the presence of an aid 24/7.

Finally, when you reapply, make sure that you have all documents that verify your current situation. In case you will be requesting a room for an aid, you will need to present all supporting medical documents.

Im wondering ive been on section 8 for 9 years i currently pay 675 and have been since ivr been here and i live in a 4 plex the other tenants in same building are paying 480 some are on sec i some arent is that legal?I feel its discrimination!

my stepson is turning 18 and he has been on disability since he was five for mild behavioral disorders. Can he get a one bedroom in an area of his choosing through hud (obviously depending on availability) or with a voucher at the age of 18? his check is going to be turned over to him and i believe with life coaching and automatic bill payment with his bank, he would be better off on his own than in his current situation which exacerbates his dysfunction.

hi i recently got a letter in the mail saying that im at the top of the list for section 8. I have a 4 year old so my question is will i get a 1 or 2 bedroom voucher? im new to this whole process this will be my first time living on my own. if anyone could help me out with just a little info that would be great. I know no one will be able to tell me any thing thats gonna be a 100% correct but just a little of anything would be helpful a past experience or anything

Being that your child is 4 years old and no longer a new born, you will be given a voucher for a 2 bedroom. Remember to have at minimum, the first months rent and security deposit for your apartment because the Section 8 doesn’t disburse payment until 7-10 days AFTER a passed inspection. In my case, my apartment didn’t pass inspection the first time so I was still fully liable for the rent for the second month until it passed 30 days later. Make sure your unit has a refrigerator with freezer or it’s an automatic fail. If you have another child of the opposite sex, you will be allowed to upgrade to a 3 bedroom. The rule is two children of the same sex per bedroom.

I have a military son at the Air Force and a disable daughter. I
have cancer and some others conditions, therefore I am disable as well my adult daughter which is pregnant and my husband. My daughter just worked 4 hours and can’t more, but not now till she get better and see if having the baby will limit her.
Can I still claim for a bigger unit with an extra bedroom when we have 3 disable person and a military that I erased from the contract when he move out? or
Can we can have a bedroom for each other disable person and the baby? If the answer is yes it possible then because the answer is yes, that the section 8 charge us more than 30 percent of our income? Then if is this last question is No… What can I do and which specific law can present to my case worker in order to fix the mistake?

You will NOT be able to apply for a 3 br. Your 2 sons can share a room and your daughter can be in your room up until age 5. Adding a nephew that doesn’t live with you will result in fraud charges. You will minimally lose your housing and be homeless OR you COULD go to jail.

I am single and disabled due to poor vision so my household size is just 1. The current maximum payment standard in my area for a one bedroom is $715. If I find a two bedroom for $600, will Section 8 allow that? I plan on using the second bedroom as an office. Another plus is that this particular two bedroom unit has laundry hookups since I’m unable to drive.

Yes, I was given a 2 bedroom voucher and I’ve been loving in a 3 bedroom for a year and before this apartment I lived in another 3 bedroom for 3 years As long as it’s in your price range they don’t mind

No. You can only get a 1 bedroom regardless of rent. The ONLY exception would be to find a 2 bedroom where tge 2nd bedroom has NO CLOSET because if there is no closet it wont be counted as a bedroom. Another thing to consider is they might give u an efficiency with no bedroom. Housing is trying to help more people. Its not meant for comfort

I have 2 boys and 1 girl ages 20, 15, and 6. San Diego Housing Commission gave me a voucher for 1 bedroom. I was told if I add another member I can qualify for a 2 bedroom voucher. Is hard to live in a small space with different range of ages . Is there any help or info that I can get to have at least a 3 bedroom voucher?

DEPENDING ON WHAT STATE YOU’RE IN THEY MAY GIVE YOU A 3 BEDROOM…THEY MAY SAY BABY GIRL CAN SHARE A ROOM WITH YOU UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPANION..THEY MAY PUT THE BOYS IN ONE ROOM…IT ALL DEPENDS BUT I’D GIVE YOU A 3 BDRM

I am married and I have 5 children in my home there are 4 girls ages 7,6,5,2 plus my son is 1, I know myself and my Wifey will be 1 room and the 4 girls will be another 2 rooms but what about my 1 year old son, would we qualify for a 4 bedroom

Im not sure how they will figure out the bedroom size that your family qualifies for because technically only 2 out of your 5 children are required tonhave a bedroom by law. Ages 5 and under are not REQUIRED to have a bedroom. Plus they allow the living room to be utilized as sleeping space. So technically they COULD say your 2 oldest daughters get a bedroom, u, ur wife, &son get a bedroom, & 2 youngest girls can sleep in livingroom giving you a 2 bedroom. I doubt they would do that though. They will likely give u a 3 bedroom.

Im from KC and I been on section8 waiting list since 2015 they said it would take 2 year I was informed that I will hear something in the middle of November 2017 to come in and do a briefing( thank you lord) I went to a shelter for about 2 weeks and they gave me a homeless letter, after that they sent me a letter to update my info and I returned it back same day, So now I’m on my way to RECEIVE my voucher. So I really do think that homeless letter pushed me up to the top.

Okay two questions. I have a basement and they won’t let me use it as a bedroom because there isn’t a window, but there is three exits…why?? Also, can I use the living room as a bedroom?? Because I don’t want to move and the kids want to stay at the same school.

I received a section 8 voucher over 3 months ago and still trying to find a place to live after an extension. I live in a rehab hospital and I am paraplegic. I have not found 1 Apartment or house that I could actually get in the rest room or some of these properties even the door. The case worker at the rehab had asked repeatedly and explained our failure to acquire a rental in this community but my caseworker at HUD has refused to give me a 2 bedroom voucher also. I am wondering if the government has made all these changes in HUD due to their owning properties based on income. They know that apartments here are to small for my type of wheelchair so they have a monopoly on the disabled who hold vouchers. Maybe someone could explain why I should have to pay the government 200.00 of my check for income based rent when the voucher I would only have to pay 50.00. I can go to a restaurant and if I can’t get in the door or have access to the restroom, I can report them for this violation. I feel this is a conflict of interest because of what they are doing by owning these apartments in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Well Pattie your questions are rather confusing which likely 3xplains your caseworkers hesitation to assist. You state difficulty getting into the restroom and front door of the 1 brs you’ve looked at. Then you say “why can’t I just have a 2 br”? How would an additional bedroom help you in getting in or out? Have ypu considered attempting to get a smaller wheelchair or even a scooter?

I don’t understand why y’all are based off bedrooms when I received my voucher last yr I do have a 3bedroom voucher but when I rent I can’t get anything smaller but can definitely up size long as i dont go over the amount they pay every month

the problem is many families get a one bedroom voucher for three people or a two bedroom voucher for children to share same bedroom regardless of age or gender, that can b a problem. Getting a larger place as long as the pmt std matches the voucher is difficult. That is the problem. It is not a renters market . Owners want the most they can get per bedroom.

Where are the fathers of all those children ? Who is paying child support? The good times don’t last for ever. Be thankful you have what you got. People from P.R and their children don’t have a roof right now.

Has nothing to do with father’s nor good times, each child is given a trust at birth, and used as surety for the government debt, by President Roosevelt’s treason & the government debt it is the government promise that they make provision for everyone’s needs, and proper shelter is one, the government is using these children, men and women without disclosure for debt they did not create, so it’s only fair.

House Joint Resolution 192 in 1933
Learn it, because yes we are entitled to proper housing
The trust is called C’ESTUI QUE VIE (ACT)
A child is given millions at birth & placed on the stock market every day
Long as you have a SSN corporation are dipping into you TDA (treasury direct account).
Humans need to be more humble to one another, and know they’re here to help one another, not hinder no one.

I just moved to texas and had a 2 bedroom voucher prior to moving here and I have 3 children 2 boys and a girl but no one is willing to rent a 3 bedroom home for a 2 bedroom voucher. Does anyone know of who will rent a 3 to 4 bedroom on a 2 bedroom voucher

Hey I see you just moved to Texas on Section 8 that’s cool I’m about to move to Section 8 pretty soon from California I’m getting a Section 8 voucher to my question is to you did they say that you can move anywhere in a year and why did they give you a two-bedroom voucher if you have 3 kids I have 3 kids also two boys and one girl

I live kansas with 3 girls 3 boys and my wife. We have only been on section 8 for 8 months but cant find a job in kansas. I found employment opportunities in California. Can i request to port for this job or will they make me stay until i reach one year?

so I live with my mom in Low income housing and Oakland and I’m starting this business program at Cal state. If I wanted to take my name off the lease and put it back after the program ( just so I want bring up her rent ) becAuse I will be having a job that’s paying 25$ an hour am I able to do that ? And will they make her downsize because of me not being on the Lease anymore or what should I do

They will downsize her voucher size. She will pay the difference in voucher according to the size of the apartment… plus her portion to stay in that unit unless she chooses to move with a lesser bedroom. Once you make 25.00 per hour they will count your income and hers and determine eligibility…If you move out you would need to request to be added into the household when you want to return… I would suggest go to school you do not need to move out to go to school and financial aid if you get it will need to be reported but it does not count toward your income… once you make 25 per hour ask what the household income is allowed and then determine u you want to move on your own or stay with mom.

Can my Landlord just change a Lease that has stated 2 bedroom – as does Section 8 voucher to read 3 bedroom on new lease – 1. after failed inspection & date has past for reinspection not being done, 2 Voucher has stated 2 Bedroom on both voucher and lease for the last 6 years – 3. I think he is trying to list as 3 bedroom & count the Living room as a bedroom – even though no door Due to wanting to Increase Rent By $300 – which would be over the 2 Bedroom HUD rental amount guidlines

I currently just got on section 8 two years ago .. I’m currently looking to move but can’t find anything due to me having a one bedroom voucher which I don’t understand considering that I have a 7 year old son who clearly needs his own room my voucher is with Independence, Mo.

I have relocated from NYC to Bergen County, NJ a month ago and they have downsize me from a 2 bedroom to a 1 bedroom and I have a 12yr old son. Their reasoning is that the living room is considered a bedroom. Now they have cut me completely off stating that I am self -sufficient, yet after paying the $1500 rent and bills I am left with $68 a mth. How is that self sufficiency?? The system is trying to phase all participants out.

Try private owned properties. Sometimes they will let you get a 2bdrm as long as your voucher covers the amount they are asking for. That’s how I was able to get a two bedroom house with a one bedroom voucher.

That’s interesting, not sure how that gets determined- I have a voucher in Ca at a university with my son (Family Student Housing) and am trying to downsize since all 2-bedrooms out here are over my voucher limit! I don’t want to continue to program I’m in but am forced to stay here or risk homelessness. The struggle is real!

Since minimum wages are going up and prices on apartments + everything else been rising does the section 8 portion go up too? I have section 8 for over 7 years and they only allow me for $675 from the beginning, haven’t change since. But since prices are rising on everything does anyone know if the portion on section 8 rise too or stay the same?

Because so many people are staying on housing for longer then they are supposed to most people applying for help can’t get it. Because of this they ate unable to increase how much they can assist PER VOUCHER since they need more vouchers. Housing was designed as a temporary assistance program and was originally intended at a maximum of 5 years. This would give any participant time to go to school, get a bachelor’s degree & make enough money to not need housing. Unfortunately now people view it as something they are entitled to and stay on it long term so now others NEEDING it never have a chance.

I am a disabled mother that has had the voucher for 17 years my oldest daughter who is 23 doesn’t have a place to stay and is a part time student and part time worker. can we qualify for a two bedroom apartment?

Some people are also DISABLED, from birth or whatever happened to them during life. The point is, not everyone can work, some people have to be on life saving machines their whole life, because of birth defects! Don’t assume everyone is greedy and doesn’t want to work. I would give anything to work and be normal. If I was normal, I would be one of those people working three jobs! or 18 hour days! Also, some people need more space for medical equipment! Assumptions are the worse things, I didn’t ask to be disabled, I was born this way! Thank God there is help, or I wouldn’t care to be here.

I have 3 bedrooms, it all depends on your situation. If you a single person, who is fine and dandy far as their health, and can work… you are eligible for 1 bedroom. If you are a single person like myself, but have multiple health problems brought on from birth, you can get 3 bedrooms or more. It all depends on how many people live with you, how many kids, genders of kids, and it can also depends on the county you live. If it’s a poor county, don’t expect miracles. The standard is, 2 adults, 1 bedroom. 2 adults 1 child, 2 bedrooms, 3 adults, 2 children same sex, 3 bedrooms. 3 adults, 2 children different sex, 4 bedroom. (some counties may put restrictions on these standards, though you can fight them if your determined, but if the county doesn’t have money to pay, you may be asked to limit your bedrooms or pay the higher difference). Many factors play into all this, so when looking, make sure your county isn’t one of the bankruptcy lists! If the state or county doesn’t have money, they aren’t going to have money to help you! No matter how bad your situation is.

I currently am in a 1 bedroom apartment. I have been in this 1 bedroom over a year. I have a 1 year old who is soon to turn 2 and I am currently pregnant with my second child. I went and talked with my landlord about moving me to a 2 bedroom but didn’t get a legit answer besides there are no vacancies, but I’m always seeing new people move in. I live upstairs at my apartment complex and it’s getting harder to walk down stairs being pregnant. Am I obligated to a 2 bedroom apartment? What can I do?

I’m on sec8 and live upstairs..I’m disabled and found out there was a vacancy downstairs,asked the manager if I could move to the downstairs apartment and the OWNER SAID…NO…THAT HOUSING WOULDN’T PAY HIM WHAT HES ASKING FOR…(downstairs apartment more expensive).

hello im mentally disabled ptsd,anxiety,depression and bipolar disorder i have a 3yr old son with ashtma im gettin my section 8 thru my mental health will i qualify for a 2bdrm due to different sex nd my mental disorder

I moved in to a 1 bedroom apartment (I have section 8) been living there for about 5-6 months I recently found out I’m pregnant will I be able to get a 2 bedroom apartment if I add my boyfriends and et him move in with me? Or can I just get a 2 bedroom without him. Also do pregnant woman get privalges to parking? My apartment has private parking but they say they don’t have any space however new tenants have moved in after me and they received their parking spot & I have yet to received an application.

I have a two year old daughter and a 14 year old. Their so far apart in age. I have a two bedroom now. Do anyone think I can qualify for a 3 bedroom voucher. I already found a 3 bedroom house that I like a lot.

So my fiancée is living with her parents right now and they are saying she can’t leave because they’ll relocate them and they don’t want to do that. But as of right now there is an occupancy of 5 in a three bedroom home. Is she good to go to leave?

I won a section 8 voucher for 2’bedrooms. But the problem is that the second member of the family is not here in USA. She may not even be able to relocate.
Will section 8 provide with 2 bedrooms if the second person do not manage to be in USA for the interview.
my section 8 lottery states I won 2 bedrooms.

Hello everyone need help, I live in Mississippi, I have a 5 month old, 9 year old and 14 year old whom is ODD, and ADHD, I have a 2 bedroom voucher I added the new baby a few months ago but now I am wanting to move, and will be picking up a new voucher for the apt that I want to move to, will they give me a 3 bedroom or will they issue me another 2 bedroom voucher, HELP!!!

I have a housing voucher but was told I’m on section 8. I have a 12yr old son who has chronic asthma, sleep apnea and is obese my daughter is 9 and has ADHD&Bipolar. I recently ported to Tx from Louisiana and found out I’m only approved for a 2bdroom how long will it be before I will be eligible for a 3 bdroom

I’ll be getting a 3bdr voucher due to having to get medical equipment due to cancer. But there is a 4bd I would like to get. I have a 15 year old and a 5 year ol who has a sensory integration disorder. I’m on temporary disability I’ll return back to work next year. My rent was lowered due to change in income. Would I still be eligible for a 4 if my 30% changed

Hi, I have a 3 bedroom home and in the HUD program housing. I am not sure if section 8 and hud are the same. At first, it was just me, 1 boy who has ADHD and 4 girls. Later on my cousin (36years old) moved in with us and she is using my son’s room. Another cousin (i think in her mid 30th too) will be moving in next week and 2 daughters (a soon to be 21 and 9years old) will be moving here with me in August. Should I be requesting for more bedrooms, if so how many bedroom should i request..? Where should I request for a bigger home for us please. HELP!

If it’s funded by the government which in most or all cases that’s what HUD is be careful every adult must be eligible as well as their income will make a difference sounds like it’s going to be a crowd plus you have to consider the hold on waiting list for a larger bedroom unit not to mention they already want the tenant to report any changes in the such as visitors that is going to be there for so many days that requires you to do so or that u can be placed violation of the terms of your lease agreement which can result to eviction and or charges for frauding the government which also is a federal offense .Now I don’t for sure in the state you’re in rules and regulation are the same as here in Georgia just be careful don’t give them a reason to evict you hope this helped.

you get on the county Housing Authority where you currently reside or work. If they have a waiting list call them and ask. Usually you can get on the list online. Other housing agencies ask you go in person to apply. They will qualify you based on income guidelines

Hi I just recently found out I’m pregnant and I’m having a girl due this October, I have a 10yr old son who has ADD/ADHD, I live in a 2bedroom low income HUD housing unit, I live in RI would I be eligible for a 3 bedroom apartment?

From my experience I was able to get a three bedroom because my son has ADHD, mood disorder, and anxiety disorder therefore for safety reasons he needed his own room separate from his brother. The local HUD office gave me a form for his mental health doctor to fill out and once processed he was approved for his own room. However this form must be updated every year at least at our HUD office some have different rules where you only need it once if the illness is on going. Hope that helps

Im disabled also, and i explained to my case worker, that its hard to find a one br house, for section 8 housing, so she told me, that yes i can find me a two bedroom house, long as its in the price range they set it up for up for and ive found me a nice two br house, waiting now for expection to be done and i caint wait to move in. Feeling blessed

Hi.. I’ve had section 8 for awhile, i have a 2 bedroom voucher.. its me my husband almost 5 yr old son 2yr daughter & 5month old son will we receive a 3 bedroom voucher? We added our baby but only our rent portion went up not bedroom size

Hi everyone. Right now I have a three bedroom voucher in Pennsylvania. Im Porting to orlando the end of the month. I was informed they are down sizing me to a two bedroom. I have myself, my oldest son is 11, my second son is 6, and my baby boy is 9 months. Help me with some info please. Knowledge is power. And I feel like if u don’t know, they take advantage . Thanks and take care
Are they allowed to down size me.

I just looked it up and it says 2 people per bedroom if there the same sex they can’t expect a baby isn’t going to get sleep or your boys will be woken up by the boys so I’m pretty sure they can’t downsize you but Google the size limit of bedrooms for section 8

Dont move to the county that downsizes you. Call different housing authorities in Florida and find one that will keep your same voucher size. The kids will get older and you will find that you are going to need that other bedroom. Good luck..

They shouldn’t be downsizing you. I came from PA to Orlando 5 yrs ago. I had 2 boys who are 4 yrs apart and a daughter who is 20 months younger than my then youngest son. You need to talk to your worker. Some workers will try to downsize you.

Every housing authority also has public housing for apartments or tosn house dwellings. You can apply for that too. Or I guess you get on a waiting list for section 8 unless youre living in substandard conditions. I think and not sure. Just call them.

My mother is 68 and sometimes needs a care aide, can I live with her with my four children ages 10 (male), 9 (daughter), 2 (daughter) and 1 year old (daughter). .. if so how many bedrooms will she qualify for?

I live in Woodbridge va i was wondering if i can get a 3 bedroom with my vrocher becuase i get my sons for the summer and holidays sometimes. But i only have custody of my daughter will i get a 2 bedroom

My mum lives with her partner and my 13 year old sister she has a 2 bedroom house I have just left care along with my 3 week old daughter and wanting to move in with my mum how many bedrooms would she be entitled to ?

I qualified for a 3 bedroom when I applied based on the premise that I would get custody of my 3 girls and that I had my son on the weekends….at the time my 20 year old lived with his grandmother.

But since:
I am a single mom with 2 boys 20 and 16 (the 16 year old is here only on weekends) and 3 girls ages 6, 9 and 10 that also visit on weekends…..what would I qualify for?

Only FULL time residents are my 20 year old son and myself. But I maintain beds/clothing/toys for everyone.
I am having so many anxiety attacks about having to move to a 2 bedroom. Where am I to put 6 beds in a 2 bedroom apartment? If I am to ever regain custody the children have to have their own space. When I go back to court and say 3 girls and I share a bedroom and the 2 boys share a bedroom that doesn’t look good!! Or worse….all 5 kids share a bedroom? I have told the landlord that it would end up being girls in one room, boys in one room and me in the living room…..she didn’t object.

Anxiety is a REAL thing I am on disability for anxiety/depression/bipolar. Could that be a legit medical accommodation? My sleep issues I need a room to myself. The custody papers say final order but IT WILL CHANGE EVENTUALLY and I want the kids to still have a home to come back to.

Hello. I just got my voucher for section 8. It’s a one bedroom. I have a son (3) and was wondering if I can get a two bedroom voucher? I’m a single mother so how am I supposed to explain to my son what mommy use her feminine products for? I feel as though section 8 should give single mothers with one or more sons a two bedroom voucher. A boy shouldn’t have to be in the room with there mother. Oh Beaumont texas.

Hi I have a 15 yr old son and a 12yr old daughter I have a three bedroom I’m five months pregnant when can I apply for a four bedroom? Do I have to wait until I have the baby or is there a certain month I can move?

Hi I just wanted to let you know that they won’t give you a 4 bedrooms because the Baby will have to stay in your room. Once the child get older, they will command you to put them in your son’s room if a boy, and your daughter’s room if a girl. A new born stays in the room with its parents.

Yes, under the Section 8 Portability Voucher you may change States. Some Housing Assistance Programs/Grants stay with the family and other Housing Assistance provided stays with the housing/apt. when you move out.

I waw given à 4bd for myself and 5 kids. I ported over To a different county in North Dakota they dossiers me to a 3. They Said I have To share a room with my daughter. She is 6. I have 4 boys. Who is it a 6 year old world need to share a room with my her mother? North Dakota should have the same rules right? I miles 109 miles away.

I am supposed to meet with my worker soon regarding recertification. I have a 3 bedroom now. I live with my daughter 24 and my son now 17. My son will be 18 years old very soon. He will be moving out when he turns 18 years old. My voucher is for a 2 bedroom. The voucher amount is 1,625. My voucher is through the Los Angeles City Housing Authority. Will I have to move out of the 3 bedroom now that my son is moving out or can I stay in the 3 bedroom?

I live in a 2 bedroom apartment.. I am a household of 4 (me, son 12,daughter 9, and baby girl 12mos).. I was told my voucher is 1900 but I would like to move to a house down the road, 2000/m 3br.. howuch will my portion be. My current monthly income is about $1000 . I now pay here $102/month n my rent is $1170

I am a single disabled vet and I have a voucher for a one bedroom but because I am disabled I have a two bedroom apartment which I use one room for my wheelchair and other daily things because of my disability, my question is I need a 24 hour aid would I be able to get a three bedroom house/apartment? I reside in North Carolina.

Hi in curently in a 3 bedroom townhome with a newborn who’s 4mths, 1 girl who’s 7, and 2 boys who’s 6&10 I was told when my Oldest turned 10 I would be able to move into a 4 bedroom but with all this new news im hearing im confused will I stay at a 3 bedroom or to to a 4 bedroom ?My 2 boys already share rooms and my 7yr old daughter has he own room and the new born sleeps with me

I currently live in San Pedro California on the Second Story Apartments what I have 4 girls and and I am looking for a lower level apartment or house in the San Pedro area I have a voucher for 3 bedrooms I need to move as soon as possible because i am going to get surgery on my back and I’m not able to walk up and down the stairs does General thinking anybody know somebody in the area that can help me

Could someone please tell me how many bedrooms I will get it I’m a single mom of 3 children
1 boy almost 10 come June
2 girls aged 4 on Dec. 22 & almost 8 come April
As of right now I have a 2bd voucher for Dallas but want to port out to Austin, Houston or even Nevada…. Please respond quickly since my lease is up in 45 day’s

In Texas 2 heartbeats per room …2 bedrooms…but if you can find a 3 in your range and landlord is ok with it (some aren’t) Houston allows this. Also, there are many units with a study or loft you can use as a room. Please be aware that you are not guaranteed a voucher when you move. I have been in the office so many times and people are crying because they were told they could move and their caseworker called ahead to approve the move but can’t get a voucher and have no where to go. One was from Dallas.

Im porting from Illinois to Houston and she said i can give me a one bedroom voucher. But my son is 13 and what is the pay standard voucher amount for two bedroom. Praying I find a good amount rent for 2 bedroom.